You may wonder what the picture to the left has to do with "Baked Caramel French Toast?" Well, my room-mate CJ makes weekend mornings a delight and this picture was taken a couple of years ago on a Sunday morning.

Here is the recipe for a perfect start to either your Saturday morning of this weekend:

Topping

1 cup packed brown sugar

6 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup whipping cream

1 tablespoon light corn syrup

French Toast

3 eggs

1/2 cup whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon salt

8 diagonally cut slices (3/4") French Bread (let this set out for 2 - 3 hours)